Puerto Rican Governor Jenniffer González Colón ‘not wanted’ in Chicago

Chicago’s Puerto Rican community leaders and organizations have voiced their opposition to a visit from Puerto Rico’s governor, Jenniffer González Colón, in a statement posted to Instagram on Friday, Oct. 3 by 26th Ward alderperson Jessie Fuentes.

The governor’s proposed appearance would take place during the Argentina v. Puerto Rico soccer game on Oct. 13 at Soldier Field.

“At a time when immigrant communities in Chicago are under relentless attack by ICE, González’s presence is not only unwelcome, it is harmful,” read the statement…

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